The Big Rich: The Rise and Fall of the Greatest Texas Oil Fortunes is the fifth book by Bryan Burrough, published in 2009. The book tells the story of four Texas oil men and their families that made large fortunes in the oil industry: Hugh Roy Cullen, Clint Murchison, Sid Richardson and H.L. Hunt. References External links After Words interview with Burrough on The Big Rich, February 7, 2009 American non-fiction books 2009 non-fiction books History of the petroleum industry in the United States History of Texas